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Shift4 Certifies for EMV Transaction Processing with Moneris
Shift4 Corporation | March 11, 2014
LAS VEGAS and TORONTO - Tuesday, March 11, 2014 - Shift4 Corporation, provider of DOLLARS ON THE NET®, the world's largest independent payment gateway, announced the completion of certification to Moneris Solutions Corporation, Canada's largest debit and credit card processor, of Shift4's Universal Transaction Gateway® (UTG®)/DOLLARS ON THE NET solution for EMV® transaction processing. "EMV certifications are notoriously complex and resource intensive," said Bob Lowe, Shift4's VP of Business Development. "Fortunately, Shift4's unique technologies allow us to shield merchants from this complexity by essentially completing the certifi...
International Expansion Continues at Social Tables With Support For Metric System
Social Tables | March 11, 2014
Washington, DC (March 11, 2014) -- Social Tables (www.socialtables.com) recently announced the addition of metric system support to its hospitality suite of products, opening the doors for an even more rapid international expansion. "Once we reached a critical mass of requests to support metric, we immediately set to work to make it a reality. Being an agile team, we listen to feedback from our 22,000 user community and shift priorities around to be as customer-centric and relevant as possible," says CEO Dan Berger. "I am thrilled that this is my first major feature at Social Tables. Having lived and worked in Europe, I could relate fir...
White Lodging Chosen to Manage the 345-room Marriott at Glenpointe in Teaneck, New Jersey
White Lodging | March 11, 2014
Hotel and Conference Center Part of Alfred Sanzari Enterprises' Mixed-Use Glenpointe Complex TEANECK, N.J., March 11, 2014 -- White Lodging, one of the fastest-growing, fully-integrated independent hotel ownership, development and management companies in the country, has been selected to manage the Marriott at Glenpointe in Teaneck, N.J. The 345-room hotel and conference center is part of the Glenpointe complex, one of northern New Jersey's foremost mixed-use developments. Located at the crossroads of I-80 and I-95, the complex was developed and is owned by Alfred Sanzari Enterprises of Hackensack, N.J. The Marriott at Glenpointe joins...
Home Inns Group to Acquire Yunshang Siji Hotel Management Company
Home Inns Group | March 11, 2014
SHANGHAI, March 11, 2014 -- Home Inns & Hotels Management Inc. (NASDAQ: HMIN) ("Home Inns Group" or "the Company"), a leading economy hotel chain operator in China, today announced that it has signed a legally binding memorandum of understanding to acquire 100% ownership of Yunshang Siji Hotel Management Company ("Yunshang Siji") from Kunming Department Store (Group) Co., Ltd., a publicly listed company in the domestic A-share market, for a cash purchase price of RMB 230 million, subject to satisfactory due diligence and customary purchase price adjustments. The transaction is expected to close on April 1, 2014. Yunshang Siji operat...
Nobody Asked Me, But… No. 122; Hotel History: The Greenbrier, White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia
Stanley Turkel, CMHS | March 11, 2014
Quote of the Month; My New Book By Stanley Turkel, CMHS 1. Hotel History: The Greenbrier The original hotel, the Grand Central Hotel, was built on this site in 1858. It was known as "The White" and later "The Old White". Beginning in 1778, people came to follow the local Native American tradition to "take the waters" to restore their health. In the 19th century, visitors drank and bathed in the sulphur water to cure everything from rheumatism to an upset stomach. In the 1830s, the resort became well known as judges, lawyers, diplomats, ministers, planters and merchants from southern states visited the Old White resort in the summer for ...
Paulson & Co. Acquires Condado Vanderbilt and La Concha Hotels in San Juan, Puerto Rico for $260 M
Paulson & Co. | March 11, 2014
NEW YORK, March 11, 2014 -- Paulson & Co. Inc. ("Paulson"), a New York-based investment firm, today announced that it has acquired a majority interest in the Condado Vanderbilt and La Concha Renaissance Hotel and Tower, and the accompanying Condado Vanderbilt condominium towers in San Juan, Puerto Rico for $260 million, including costs to complete construction of the Vanderbilt. The investment was made in partnership with International Hospitality Enterprises ("IHE"), a highly regarded owner and operator of hotels in Puerto Rico. The two oceanfront resorts are located in the heart of the Condado district in San Juan and comprise a t...
Starwood Capital Group Acquires U.K. Hotel and Conference Center Operator De Vere Venues for $385 M
Starwood Capital Group | March 11, 2014
GREENWICH, Conn., March 11, 2014 -- Starwood Capital Group, a leading global private investment firm, announced today that it has acquired, through a controlled affiliate, U.K. hotel and conference center operator De Vere Venues from the De Vere Group for approximately $385 million (£232 million). The transaction includes a high-quality collection of 23 owned and leased hotels comprising 2,433 keys, 374 meeting rooms and 414,000 square feet of meeting space, predominately located in Greater London. The portfolio also includes nine management and franchise contracts. "We are very pleased to add De Vere Venues to our growing portfolio of...
The Plasencia Group Expands Southwest Presence
The Plasencia Group | March 11, 2014
Tampa, Fla. (March 11, 2014) – Steve Thompson has joined The Plasencia Group as Vice President – Southwest Region and is based in Houston, Texas. Mr. Thompson is a member of the Southwest Region team handling full-service, select-service, boutique and resort property transactions, as well as consulting services for the company. In the 25 years prior to joining The Plasencia Group, Mr. Thompson was engaged in the real estate valuation and consulting business. He earned the MAI appraisal designation in 1996 and has specialized in the hospitality sector since 1997. During the three years prior to joining The Plasencia Group, Mr. Thomp...
HRI Lodging Names John Cario Vice President/General Manager Over Multi-Use Properties
HRI Lodging | March 11, 2014
NEW ORLEANS, LA (March 11, 2014) - Richmond hotel management veteran John Cario has been named vice president/general manager for HRI Lodging, with direct oversight of the Hilton Garden Inn Richmond Downtown/Miller & Rhoads and Hilton Garden Inn Jackson Downtown/King Edward, announced Gary Gutierrez, president of HRI Lodging. Cario joined HRI Lodging in March 2010 as general manager of the Hilton Garden Inn Richmond Downtown, where he successfully transitioned the operation to a market leader and consistently exceeded all performance benchmarks. Prior to joining the company, Cario spent more than 30 years successfully managing a num...
Why Pinterest is a Must Have For Hoteliers
Lodging Interactive | March 11, 2014
Full-service digital marketing and social media engagement agency Lodging Interactive says pinning, re-pinning, commenting and liking photos and data on this popular online bulletin board will help hoteliers better engage with customers and keep online content and marketing messaging fresh, especially for hotel brands targeting female travelers PARSIPPANY, N.J. - MARCH 11, 2014 - The battle over social media channel dominance continues to wage, as Pinterest (21%) becomes more popular than Twitter (18%) among Internet users in 2013, according to Pew Research Center. Further statistics from ShareThis shows that for the first time, Pintere...
John Allan Named General Manager of the 373-key Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort in Florida
Hilton Hotels & Resorts | March 11, 2014
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - March 11, 2014 - John Allan has been appointed general manager of Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort, an award winning 373-all suite resort located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, according to Ted Ratcliff, senior vice president, operations U.S. eastern region for Hilton Worldwide. In his new capacity, he will oversee the quality and service brand standards for the property, managing over 200 team members at this resort committed to environmental issues,recently installing six wind turbines of its rooftop. Allan most recently held the position of general manager of Pier Sixty-Six, down the street from his new assig...
Midas Hospitality Appoints Linda Emmenegger as Vice President of Operations
Midas Hospitality | March 11, 2014
SAINT LOUIS, MO, March 11, 2014 - St. Louis-based hotel owner, operator and developer, Midas Hospitality announces the hiring of Linda Emmenegger, V.P. of Operations As Midas Hospitality continues its aggressive hotel portfolio growth, it adds additional support to the hotels with the addition of a Vice President of Operations. Midas President, Robert Willard, states "We are extremely pleased to add a seasoned hospitality veteran, Linda Emmenegger to our Midas Hospitality corporate support team." A 30 + year hotel executive, Linda has extensive knowledge in the development and management of both hotels and residential mixed-unit propert...
Is Facebook a Sales, Marketing or Customer Service Channel?
Daniel Edward Craig | March 11, 2014
By Daniel Edward Craig By now most hotels have a Facebook page, but many struggle with how much time to dedicate and what results to expect. Is Facebook a channel for sales, marketing or guest service? In a recent webinar, we tackled these questions and more. Here are the highlights from our discussion. Is Facebook declining in popularity? First, are rumors true-are people abandoning Facebook in droves? A study by digital agency iStrategy found that Facebook users declined by 25.3% in the 13-to-17-year-old age category between 2011 and 2014 and by 7.5% among 18-to-24-year-olds. But the study also found that users grew by 32.6% among 24-...
Development Launched for 132-room DoubleTree by Hilton in Celaya, Mexico, to Open in Late 2015
DoubleTree By Hilton | March 11, 2014
MCLEAN, Va. - March 11, 2014 - Hilton Worldwide today announced a signing to add a new DoubleTree by Hilton hotel to its portfolio in Mexico. The company has signed a management agreement with Inmobiliaria Ugon SA de CV for a 132-room DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in Celaya, Mexico. Expected to open in late 2015, the 9-story DoubleTree by Hilton Celaya will be 64 miles from the Guanajuato International Airport and 48 miles from the Queretaro Intercontinental Airport. Located in the southeast of the state of Guanajuato, along the Pan-American Highway, Celaya forms part of Mexico's main industrial corridor. The city owes its economic develop...
The 613-room Wyndham Orlando Resort International Drive Completes Multi-Million Dollar Renovation
Wyndham Hotels and Resorts | March 11, 2014
Orlando, FL (Mar. 11, 2014) - As one of the first resorts to open on Orlando's now rejuvenated International Drive, Wyndham Orlando Resort International Drive is once again helping to change the face of Central Florida's hospitality scene with the completion of a multi-million dollar renovation. A distinctive departure from the expected in America's most popular destination - where urban sophistication combines with a verdant backdrop of gracious tropical gardens - the resort offers a newly renovated lobby lounge, guestrooms and 25,000 square feet of newly constructed meeting space and expansive outdoor venues for weddings and events. T...
Hotel Equities Selected to Manage SpringHill Suites by Marriott in Pensacola Beach, Florida
Hotel Equities (HE) | March 11, 2014
Atlanta, GA - March 11, 2014 - Atlanta-based Hotel Equities (www.hotelequities.com) has been selected to manage the 117-room SpringHill Suites Pensacola Beach at 24 Via de Luna Drive in Pensacola Beach, Florida. Positioned as a "resort style" hotel, the SpringHill Suites sits directly on the white sand beaches of Pensacola, touched by the blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Truly a flagship for the Springhill Suites brand, the hotel stands as an iconic spot on Pensacola Beach in Florida. The five-story SpringHill Suites hotel is convenient to the area's popular dining, shopping and tourist attractions. Quietwater Boardwalk, a popular bea...
Knowland Launches Redesigned Customer Training Platform, Knowland University
The Knowland Group | March 11, 2014
Brand new appearance provides Knowland customers with a more user-friendly and intuitive way to learn about core topics in the events and meetings industry Washington, D.C. (March 11, 2014) - The Knowland Group, the largest data company in the global meeting and event industry, announced today the launch of its newly redesigned customer training platform, Knowland University. Knowland University is designed to be intuitive and easy to navigate and is a revolutionary tool for Knowland customers to hone their negotiation skills, expand their knowledge of cutting-edge sales techniques and learn about industry trends. "The meetings and even...
Owner/Operator Springwood Hospitality Opens 100-key Hampton Inn & Suites York South in Pennsylvania
Hampton Hotels | March 11, 2014
YORK, Pa. and MCLEAN, Va., March 11, 2014 - Hampton Hotels, Hilton Worldwide's global brand of more than 1,900 mid-priced Hampton Inn, Hampton Inn & Suites, and Hampton by Hilton hotels, today announced the official opening of its newest property, the 100-room Hampton Inn & Suites York South, located at 2159 South Queen Street in York. "Hampton combines quality, innovation, comfort and plenty of value-added extras, making it the brand of choice in the marketplace today," said Terri Elfner, general manager. "Quality accommodations and amenities combined with proactive, friendly service from our team members - all backed by the 10...
The 338-key Pullman Shanghai South Opens in China
Pullman | March 11, 2014
March 11, 2014 - Pullman, Accor's upscale brand, announces the opening of the Pullman Shanghai South, its second property in the city of Shanghai and its fifteenth in China – which is the brand's leading market in terms of number of hotels. With 45 hotels and resorts in Asia Pacific (including 32 in Asia), Pullman confirms its strong growth and success in this region, accomplished through an unprecedented approach to upscale international hospitality. Indeed, Pullman reconciles business and leisure and allows its clientele of hyper-connected, mobile, cosmopolitan travellers to combine efficiency with pleasure during their trips, wheth...
The Epiphany Hotel, a Joie De Vivre Property, Opens in Palo Alto, California
Joie de Vivre Hotels | March 11, 2014
Palo Alto, Calif. (March 11, 2014) - Joie de Vivre Hotels today announces that The Epiphany Hotel is officially open, becoming one of only two hotels to debut in downtown Palo Alto in more than a decade. First guests were greeted by General Manager Lorenz Maurer and a stylish team outfitted in custom uniforms by Taylor Stitch. Shaped by the surrounding start-up zeitgeist, The Epiphany affords an authentic experience, including innovative meeting spaces, smart amenities, friendly service, and a casual spirit. "We are thrilled to open our doors in such a vibrant and entrepreneurial community, with the spirit of Palo Alto reflected in our ...
Massachusetts Port Authority and Massachusetts Convention Center Authority Request For Qualification
March 11, 2014
DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATION OF HEADQUARTERS HOTEL PROJECT The Massachusetts Port Authority ("Massport") and the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority ("MCCA") request qualifications statements from parties interested in developing, financing, constructing and operating a headquarters hotel project on two Massport-owned parcels located along Summer Street in immediate proximity to the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center in Boston, Massachusetts. Qualifications Statements requirements and content are set forth in the Request for Qualifications ("RFQ"), which may be obtained via the Massport website http://www.massport.com/business...
Florida’s Element Miami Doral to Break Ground as Part of a Dual-Hotel Development
Element Hotels | March 11, 2014
To Open in July 2015 Joining Aloft Miami Doral which Opened in March 2013 March 11, 2014 - STAMFORD, Conn. - Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announced that its trailblazing Element brand is gaining momentum in Florida with plans for a second hotel in the Miami metropolitan area. A groundbreaking ceremony for Element Miami Doral will take place on March 11 at 4pm with Doral Mayor Luigi Boria and other local officials in attendance, as well as several Starwood executives. The new Element is expected to open in July of 2015 as part of a dual-hotel development, joining Aloft Miami Doral which opened in March ...
Work Begins on Four Points by Sheraton Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Hotel & Toka Sticks Golf Club
March 11, 2014
March 11, 2014 - February 25, 2014 was the official ground breaking ceremony for the Gila River Indian Community/Wild Horse Pass Development Authority's new Four Points by Sheraton Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Hotel & Toka Sticks Golf Club Project. The project is located adjacent to the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, Arizona State University's Polytechnic Campus, East Valley Institute of Technology, and near the confluence of East Valley cities of Mesa, Gilbert, and Queen Creek. Dignitaries in attendance at this event included GRIC Governor Gregory Mendoza, Gateway Airport Chairman/GRIC Lieutenant Governor Stephen Roe Lewis, City of ...
Twenty Four Seven Hotels Management Company Adds 40-years of Experience
Twenty Four Seven Hotels | March 11, 2014
Newport Beach CA, March 11, 2014 – Twenty Four Seven Hotels welcomes three new Regional Directors of Sales to support their hotels in California, Arizona and Idaho. Maurene Cullins recently joined Twenty Four Seven Hotels as the Regional Director of Sales for the Southern California region. Ms. Cullins was formerly with OTO Development as a Regional Director of Sales for four years. Maurene has a vast background including Customer Service/Sales Trainer with American Airlines, Branding and Renovation Consultant and Regional Revenue Director with branded and boutique hotels. Vernita Crews joined Twenty Four Seven Hotels as the Regional ...
